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A1 FBY

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,276 mi
Last recorded44,276 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 FBY
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 44,276 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 41,473 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 39,345 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 37,578 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 37,578 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 35,757 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 33,683 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 31,624 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 31,622 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 29,191 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 26,604 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 23,635 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 23,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 20,170 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 20,170 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 15,009 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Venga?

Based on 541,498 MOT tests across 49,696 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
4,639
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
49,696
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,040
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A1 FBY is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Kia Venga models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 47,714 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Venga fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 4,040 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A1 FBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Venga typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Kia Venga is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A1 FBY registered?

A1 FBY is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is A1 FBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 FBY shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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